Garagisti GP1: Britain’s All-Analogue V12 Hypercar Roars Back

In a time when the automotive world is racing toward electrification, Garagisti & Co. has gone the other way. Their first creation, the GP1, is a hand-built British hypercar powered by a naturally aspirated Italian V12, paired with a manual gearbox, and wrapped in a design that nods to the golden era of wedge-shaped supercars. It’s an analogue statement in a digital world.

Design

The GP1 is the work of Angel Guerra, a designer with past stints at Bugatti and Rimac. His vision draws on the drama of the Lamborghini Countach and the Lancia Stratos Zero, creating a sharp, low, and purposeful silhouette. The body is formed entirely from carbon fibre, sitting on a carbon monocoque crafted by Dexet.

Aerodynamics are not an afterthought—the sculpted underbody and body surfaces generate up to 850 kg of downforce, ensuring the GP1’s presence is matched by performance.

Performance

At the heart is a 6.6-litre naturally aspirated V12 from Italy’s Italtecnica, delivering around 800 hp and revving to 9,000 rpm. The soundtrack is pure mechanical theatre.Power goes exclusively to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual gearbox from Xtrac, a decision made to prioritise driver engagement over outright speed. The target dry weight is just 1,000 kg, giving the GP1 a power-to-weight ratio to rival anything on the road.

Engineering Highlights

• Monocoque: Carbon fibre by Dexet

• Suspension: Adjustable Öhlins setup

• Brakes: Brembo high-performance system

• Transmission: Six-speed manual by Xtrac

• Downforce: Approx. 850 kg at speed

Production & Exclusivity

Only 25 examples will be built, each starting at around £2.45 million (~₹25 crore). The first 12 buyers join the “Open Doors” programme—an inside look at the design and build process.

Why It Matters

The GP1 isn’t just about numbers—it’s about resisting the tide. In a market where EVs, hybrids, and digital interfaces dominate, this hypercar strips driving back to the essentials: a powerful engine, a manual gearbox, and a driver in total control.

Closing Line for Niwwrd

The Garagisti GP1 is proof that in the future of mobility, there’s still room for machines built purely for the thrill of driving. It’s as much a piece of design as it is a feat of engineering—and it reminds us that sometimes, the most radical move is to go back to basics.